From $2,295 USD per person
Trip Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Type: Private Safari – Flexible Start Date
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania

Trip Overview

This 5 days safari covers Tanzania’s top wildlife areas: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. These iconic parks offer spectacular landscapes, incredible wildlife sightings, and unforgettable safari experiences.

• Lake Manyara: A scenic park known for tree-climbing lions and nearly 400 bird species.
• Serengeti: The world-famous savanna, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and large predator populations.
• Ngorongoro Crater: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact caldera, teeming with wildlife.
• Tarangire: Known for massive elephant herds and towering baobab trees, especially vibrant from June to November.

This itinerary is ideal for traveler’s seeking a shorter, yet immersive wildlife adventure.
All safaris are offered as private trips, starting any day.
Save $50 per person when you book a Kilimanjaro Trek and Safari (5 days or longer).

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park

• Morning departure from Arusha with picnic lunch

• Afternoon game drive

Option A – Lake Manyara:
A compact gem nestled beneath the Rift Valley wall. Known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests.

Option B – Tarangire:
Famous for large elephant herds and baobab trees. Wildlife congregates at the Tarangire River during the dry season.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Options:

• Budget/Mid-Range: Kudu Lodge
• Mid-Range: Pembeni Rhotia Lodge
• Luxury: Plantation Lodge

Day 2: Lake Manyara or Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

• Scenic drive (approx. 3–4 hours) to Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive en route

Explore the vast “endless plains” of the Serengeti, home to over a million wildebeest, thousands of zebras and gazelles, and an abundance of predators.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Options:

• Mid-Range: Kananga Special Tented Camp
• Mid-Range/Luxury: Serengeti Tortilis Camp
• Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

• Full-day game drive with lunch at the Visitor Center

The Serengeti’s landscape includes open plains, kopjes, rivers, and woodlands. Expect to see big cats, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, and more.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Same as Day 2

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

• Morning game drive in Serengeti
• Drive to Ngorongoro with optional visits to:
  

  • Olduvai Gorge: Site of early human fossils

  • Maasai Village: Cultural interaction with a local community

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Options:

• Budget/Mid-Range: Rhino Lodge
• Mid-Range: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
• Mid-Range/Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

• Early descent into the crater for half-day game drive
• Afternoon return to Arusha / Airport

Ngorongoro Crater offers a rare chance to spot the Big Five in one location. It’s home to over 20,000 animals, including endangered black rhinos and large elephant bulls.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Pricing – Valid Through December 31, 2025

All prices are per person, based on double or triple occupancy.
Subject to change if park fees or taxes increase.

Ask about other itinerary or lodge options.

What’s Included

• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
• All meals per itinerary 
• All transfers and park entry fees
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Bottled drinking water, inverter, and cooler in vehicle
• Government VAT and park commission

What’s Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Optional tours (e.g., Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Village)
• Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
• Visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses
• Single room supplement
• Holiday surcharge (Dec 20 – Jan 5)
• Extra bottled water or beverages not included in meals